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Getting Involved in Clinical Informatics at Your Institution

Clinical informatics can be explored and applied in a range of settings—whether you are a medical student, resident, fellow, or practicing physician. You do not need to wait for formal training to begin building experience in the field. Many opportunities exist within your current role and institution to engage with informatics, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop relevant skills.

This page highlights practical ways to get involved in clinical informatics today, from connecting with informatics leaders and participating in institutional initiatives to attending events and engaging with the broader AMIA community. These activities can help you better understand the field, build professional connections, and identify pathways that align with your interests and career goals.

Reach out to informatics or IT teams at your institution to learn about ongoing projects, mentorship opportunities, shadowing experiences, or volunteer roles. Consider connecting with physicians in informatics leadership roles, such as Medical Director of Informatics, Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), or Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO).

If you have a specific interest or idea, consider proposing an informatics-focused project within your department or with a mentor. These projects offer valuable, hands-on experience and an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient care or operational improvement.

To explore examples, review prior work by Clinical Informatics Fellows or listen to the ACIF podcast for insights into real-world applications of informatics.

Participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences focused on clinical informatics—either within your institution or at the regional or national level. These events provide opportunities to learn from current work in the field, connect with peers and mentors, and stay informed about emerging topics and technologies.

You can also explore upcoming discussions and networking opportunities through the AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellows community.

Many health systems and academic institutions have committees or task forces focused on health IT, clinical decision support, data governance, or quality improvement. Participating in these groups offers exposure to organizational decision-making and an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that shape clinical systems and workflows.

If your institution does not have a medical student or resident informatics-focused interest group, consider starting one in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Interest groups provide a structured way to connect with peers, organize learning sessions, and build awareness of informatics within your institution.

AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellows hosts sessions that bring together physicians, entrepreneurs, CMIOs, and industry leaders to share perspectives on informatics in practice. These discussions provide insight into career pathways and emerging areas across healthcare and technology.

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Connect with the ACIF Community

Connect with physicians across all stages of clinical informatics training through the AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellows (ACIF) community. Participation in ACIF requires AMIA membership. Learn more about AMIA membership benefits.

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Additional Resources

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